Auburn Career Center Superintendent Brian Bontempo is retiring effective July 31.
“My experience as the superintendent of the Auburn Career Center has been a highlight in my career,” Bontempo stated in a news release. “I have worked with outstanding board members, amazing teachers and staff, and an administrative team that is thoughtful, smart, and courageous. But most of all, my interactions with bright, young students have truly been the most rewarding.”
Auburn School Board President Roger Miller expressed gratitude for Bontempo’s years of service.
“We are grateful for Superintendent Bontempo’s dedication and vision, which have positioned Auburn as a leader in career technical education,” Miller stated. “He sees the big picture regionally and brings people together to solve regional challenges. He is
consistently looking for ways to improve the people or the situation, challenging everyone to be better. His commitment to excellence has left a lasting impact on our students, staff, and community.”
“This May will be my ninth graduation season at Auburn,” Bontempo stated. “Those are some of my most memorable moments…as students cross the stage and shake my hand, I know they are prepared, with excellent skills, to enter the workforce, continue their education, or enter the military.
“They have options, it is the best thing we can do for our graduates, our community, Ohio, and America.”
During Bontempo’s tenure, the district has experienced growth, facility enhancements, academic excellence, and partnerships with school districts and the business community, the release stated.
He spearheaded a comprehensive rebranding initiative, reinforcing the district’s commitment to innovation and excellence. His leadership also led to numerous facility upgrades, including the Public Safety Training Facility and the current $4.2 million grant-funded health wing renovation, further enhancing educational opportunities for students, the release stated.
Under Bontempo’s guidance, Auburn earned a 5-star rating on the state report card for the past two consecutive years. Additionally,
enrollment has consistently reached record highs, according to the release
To ensure a smooth transition, the school board stated it has partnered with the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve to lead a comprehensive, community-driven search for Auburn’s next superintendent.